General Coach Candidate News

[Papacap 2,026]

Before I retired, I was involved in high level negotiations at my company for personnel decisions. It was nothing like the money/position we are talking about here, and nothing ever leaked on our end until it was done. The biggest red flag to the update are the actual details. What moron who knew them would talk? But, some people are addicted to hopium. 

[Uspshoosier 54,566]

On 2/13/2025 at 5:26 PM, Uspshoosier said:

Disclaimer for the people in this thread 

 

This is a free message board so some of the information that is provided on this free message board may end up not happening.  I promise everyone will go on with their lives and move on if the information turns out to not happen.  We will continue to talk IU basketball and have fun conversations and even arguments on BT Banners after the search is completely done.   Again information you see on this free message board may or may not happen.   Enjoy your day 

 

[iu eyedoc 4,505]

10 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

It’s only exhausting because you let it get to you.  Why do you care what random people post on a free message board.  Who cares what “insiders” say.   You don’t believe it so it should not effect you when they post something. 

When people are delusional and allowed to believe what they want, it makes winning the internet sooooo exhausting.

[Hovadipo 61,551]

[Kentuckysucks 4,332]

13 minutes ago, normandale97 said:

So much Beard and Stevens talk. What makes either of them better than Dusty May? Stevens has been out of college basketball for an eternity. 

If we can get Dusty I think everyone will be thrilled.  I’d say he’s definitely the most likely candidate.  Brad is a no so he’ll get the offer.  Probably 50/50 if he accepts.  Leary thinks he will.  If it’s a no who knows where Dolson goes next.

[IU Prof 2,372]

6 hours ago, IsaacTor said:

Just had a long sit down with a buddy getting a full update. As of now the plan is to have brad sign the contract on March 2nd. He wants to essentially finish his season as a GM with the Celtics which mainly ends in March 1st as a GM. The verbal agreement still stands but he does not want any announcement until after that point. So the signing Monday won't occur but this is all but locked down. Contract is 6 years 67 million and brad has an option to extend to 10 years after year 3. Includes promises towards IU funded NIL and assistant pools but I don't know the value behinds those numbers. 

Just be patient. Hate me because of Goodman's tweet but there is a reason for all this optimism and it's that Brad still is a verbal agreement with IU and both IU and Stevens camp agree to all contract terms. 

 

I could potentially buy waiting until March 2nd. But the contract details you added don't make sense. What would possibly be the benefit of a coach's option to extend? The coach would just want a fully guaranteed contract, with a miniscule buyout. I don't think I've ever heard of a coaching deal get structured that way. So this one doesn't pass the smell test.

[NashvilleHoosier 3,906]

38 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

 

Remarkably, during that meeting in sunny Philadelphia, Scotty D set up this exact scene and had all the contact details outlined and pinned to the wall. Head loved it. 

[str8baller 7,640]

Beard lost again to his cross state rival. That’s 6/7 losses in that rivalry game for him (according to cbs). Can’t be losing to your in state rival like that. Those are Archie numbers!

[GP711 2,070]

Morning everyone. Just wanted to give an update. I know we all have heard a lot of bs recently so I want to make it clear that I am not guaranteeing anything. 

last night there was a shift. People in my circle and people I hear things from went from confusion to all thinking a deal is in place with an announcement in march. Sometime after the regular season, maybe before the big ten tournament but probably before the ncaa tourney. 
 

im starting to think that I jumped the gun on Friday and got a little excited and starting saying we were further along than we were, and that’s on me. If you think about it logically, why would IU announce the next head coach when ours is still coaching? Especially with how nasty woody is being behind the scenes. I do think the Goodman post was intentional to keep noise down because we have a ways to go, again i refer to nick saban saying he will never be the coach of Alabama 13 days before it was announced the coach of Alabama. Obviously if he hasn’t signed yet he could back out at anytime. 
 

if you think I am full of it I understand, I don’t claim to be an insider, I just share things I hear from people who are usually accurate on what they say, but this is where I stand. Go Hoosiers! 

[LamarCheeks 22,189]

Since the fellas are off until next Sunday against the Toiletmakers, and we're back on the Brad Stevens-is-coming train (wink, wink) -- it's gonna be an interesting week here, to say the least. 

[Kentuckysucks 4,332]

1 minute ago, GP711 said:

Morning everyone. Just wanted to give an update. I know we all have heard a lot of bs recently so I want to make it clear that I am not guaranteeing anything. 

last night there was a shift. People in my circle and people I hear things from went from confusion to all thinking a deal is in place with an announcement in march. Sometime after the regular season, maybe before the big ten tournament but probably before the ncaa tourney. 
 

im starting to think that I jumped the gun on Friday and got a little excited and starting saying we were further along than we were, and that’s on me. If you think about it logically, why would IU announce the next head coach when ours is still coaching? Especially with how nasty woody is being behind the scenes. I do think the Goodman post was intentional to keep noise down because we have a ways to go, again i refer to nick saban saying he will never be the coach of Alabama 13 days before it was announced the coach of Alabama. Obviously if he hasn’t signed yet he could back out at anytime. 
 

if you think I am full of it I understand, I don’t claim to be an insider, I just share things I hear from people who are usually accurate on what they say, but this is where I stand. Go Hoosiers! 

Joined February 9.  Don’t feed the trolls.

[Juwan Moye 1,315]

Brads in until he’s out.

[QuinnB(BOT)(Perfectin76) 336]

Rest easy partners, we have our guy. 

[Pagoda 4,934]

I’ll post this again.  I happen to know a few legit CBB journalists and none of them are hearing this stuff.  They have dug into the Brad statement and it’s a legit “no” in their view.  Maybe they’re wrong, I hope they are, but I really doubt it.  

[WoodywithaL 179]

Things were calmer when Kathy was here

[GP711 2,070]

19 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Joined February 9.  Don’t feed the trolls.

Brain dead comment. Believe me or don’t, don’t care but I’m not trolling. 

[LamarCheeks 22,189]

5 minutes ago, WoodywithaL said:

Things were calmer when Kathy was here

That's a visceral reaction. 

[HoosierInParadise 1,683]

I love this...so entertaining! No matter what happens, no matter who ends up being the coach, I still have to get up and go to work every morning. It literally makes no difference to me who the coach is. I just love the drama and fun that these coaching searches provide! Bring on the info! Thanks for sharing to those that do!

[IU5355 888]

14 minutes ago, QuinnB(BOT)(Perfectin76) said:

Rest easy partners, we have our guy. 

Go away Quinn! LOL

[Golfman25 6,827]

5 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

I’ll post this again.  I happen to know a few legit journalists who cover IU and none of them are hearing this stuff.  They have dug into the Brad statement and it’s a legit “no” in their view.  Maybe they’re wrong, I hope they are, but I really doubt it.  

Has Brad given them the same “no?”   I just don’t buy that “I am not a candidate” = no.  That’s weasel language.  No means no.